Military foils infiltration attempt on Libyan border, Zawahri calls on Egyptians to topple “apostate” government

The Egyptian army announced foiling an infiltration attempt on the border with Libya. The army also announced that security forces have killed 53 militants since the beginning of its security operation in Sinai last week, according to The Associated Press. Meanwhile, Al Qaeda leader Ayman El Zawahiri released a video statement over the weekend calling on Egyptians to topple the “apostate” government, Reuters reports. Daesh had also released a video message last week urging violence during the presidential elections.